New Beginnings Baptist Church

August 17th, 2025 | Fortify | Genesis 1-3; Ephesians 5Welcome to Fortify: Strong Families, Strong Foundations, Impacting Generations — a new teaching series from Pastor Todd Kaunitz, created for everyone from college students to couples deep in the journey of marriage. In this first episode, The Meaning of Marriage, Pastor Todd lays a biblical foundation for understanding marriage in a culture where the family is under attack.Drawing from Genesis 1–3 and Ephesians 5, this message unpacks God's original design for marriage: a covenant between one man and one woman, built on mutual commitment, distinct roles, deep intimacy, and unwavering love. But even more, it reveals the mystery behind marriage — that it was always meant to be a living picture of the Gospel.In this episode, you'll discover:Why the breakdown of the family is at the root of society’s greatest strugglesWhat God's Word says about the roles of husbands and wivesHow sin broke what God made beautiful — and how Jesus restores itWhy marri